17 Healthy Versions of Comfort Food Favorites

Next time you've had a bad day or just need a pick-me-up, try having one of these healthy comfort food options.

Crispy Oven Fries

11. Crispy Oven Fries
You can easily make a healthier version of traditional french fries by baking the potatoes instead of frying them. This recipe is a tasty option because it adds flavor using parmesan cheese and black pepper. Tasty!

12. Flatbread Veggie Pizza
Whether it’s with friends or family, pizza is a great option for weekend meals. It’s easy to customize to different diets. This easy to make pizza is a healthy alternative to pizza delivery.

13. Tex-Mex Style Macaroni & Cheese
This mac & cheese recipe is surprisingly low in calories. It contains only 185 calories per cup!

14. Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed potatoes are delicious, but unfortunately they are also often loaded with calories from heavy cream or butter. One low-calorie alternative is mashed cauliflower. When cauliflower is cooked and ground using a food processor or high-powered blender, it acquires the same consistency as mashed potatoes.

15. Vegan Chickpea Gravy
Gravy is a popular comfort food during the holiday season. Unfortunately, it also lathers your food with unhealthy calories. This vegan gravy will help you keep your meal healthy. It’s made with chickpea flour, vegetable broth, and seasonings.

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Sofia Lopez

Sofia received her BA from Cornell University and her MFA from San Francisco State University. She creates workouts and fitness challenges. Her hobbies include running, hiking, and listening to audiobooks from the exercise bike.

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